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Toro, a UW mathematics professor, will lead one of the world’s preeminent centers for collaborative research in mathematics.

Political Science professor James Long studies why many voters choose to participate in elections in emerging democracies despite the considerable personal cost.

The UW's Integrated Social Sciences degree program allows students to take courses anywhere--including active-duty military stationed abroad.

UW senior Allyssa Lamb has been fascinated with the ancient world since age eight. Now she's heading to Oxford to study Egyptology as a 2004 Rhodes Scholar. 

Jarrett Johnson, Dean's Medalist in the Arts, discovered a love of acting after serving in the US Air Force, 

A seminar course developed by and for graduate students aims to improve scientists' ability to explain their research to the public. Now participants will use their newfound skills as they speak at an upcoming public lecture series. 

Biology PhD student Ashely Paynter has created a podcast/organization that reflects her interests in science and activism. 

In May, School of Music faculty and students will perform the music of Harry Partch on unique instruments built by the composer.

Art Levinson (1972), head of biotech firm Genentech, got his start working in a faculty lab as a UW student.

The UW's Medicinal Herb Garden, home to hundreds of medicinal plants, has a long and colorful history.

UW physics professor Jiun-Haw Chu is among 22 scientists selected for as 2025 Experimental Physics Investigators, a distinguished group of mid-career researchers pushing the boundaries of experimental physics.

Sixty entering freshmen launched their UW careers in León, Spain through a new study abroad program offered by the College.

As you start thinking about winter quarter 2023 course registration, check out these unique Arts & Sciences offerings. They’re open to all students, have no prerequisites, and fulfill Areas of Knowledge requirements as noted.

Athletes, ROTC students, young scholars, and returning students join with drama students to perform A U-Dubber Night's Dream, a Shakespeare adaptation that incorporates the experiences of UW students. 

Even the most advanced aircraft can't fly as skillfully as a housefly. That's why a new center focusing on learning how animals move, navigate and use their senses is being established at the University of Washington with partners at other universities in the U.S. and Europe.